Resources available on this page:
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- Tri-City Mental Health Resources
- Additional Hotlines
- Resources for Community and Peer Support
- How to Manage Your Mental Health During COVID-19
- Wellness, Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
- Resources for Families Parents and Caregivers
- Education and Distance Learning Resources for All Ages
- Relevant COVID-19 Resources
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Tri-City Mental Health is committed to supporting our local community and partners during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are actively monitoring the situation and making changes and adjustments to ensure that the safety of our clients, staff and community partners are our top priority. As we continue to provide ongoing support and continue to serve and respond to our communities needs, our hope is to minimize disruption to the people we serve as much as possible.
TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Tri-City Mental Health is here to support individuals and families in Pomona, La Verne and Claremont
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- We have prepared a list of resources and services to support individuals and families impacted by COVID-19: English | Español
- Contact our Community Navigator team at (888) 436-3246 for linkage and referral to local resources including food, medical, legal, mental health, senior information and more. For additional resources outside of our 3 cities, please call 2-1-1.
- If you are a client of Tri-City, please reach out to your treatment team for support. If you are experiencing emotional distress and are not receiving treatment services at Tri-City, call our 24/7 Supplemental Crisis line at (909) 623-6131 to speak with a clinician.
- The Wellness Center is now offering over 20 virtual support groups. To participate, please pre-register by contacting the Wellness Center at (888) 593-4448 (toll free) or wellness@tricitymhs.org.
- Tri-City is hosting free virtual webinars and live discussions each month to support individuals and families with coping during this period of physical distancing.
- Your Wellbeing on Your Terms (PDF) – A list of free self-care applications available on your mobile device
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish) 1-800-799-4889 (For Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET
Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
Peer-Run Warm Line: 855-845-7415 (toll free) Free, non-emergency support and referrals to California residents
Teens Helping Teens: Text “TEEN” to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST for teen-to-teen education and support
California Friendship Line: 1-888-670-1360
A 24-hour toll-free chat line to provide emotional support to older Californians facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety (California Department of Aging in partnership with the Institute of Aging)
Trevor Project: LGBTQ youth can access support by phone call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678679
Trevor project also offers an online community for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24.
SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders: National 24/7 hotline 1-877-360-5428 for elders feeling stress or anxiety
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA): Toll-free hotline at 888-624-4752. In California, immigrants have access to emergency care regardless of immigration status
Older California residents can stay connected with their communities during isolation, and receive help accessing food or medical supplies by calling 833-544-2374
COPING WITH ABUSE DURING COVID-19
During this period of physical distancing, it is important to understand that for those who experience interpersonal violence, home itself may be an unsafe location. If you or a loved one are currently experiencing or have experienced abuse, you are not alone. Help is available.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, text LOVEIS to 22522. Anyone facing abuse of any kind can call this hotline.
RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 1-800-422-4453
Project Safe Haven COVID-19 Emergency Shelter and Support Services - If you or someone you know is in need of shelter and services as a result of domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking please call the East L.A. Women’s Center's 24-Hour bilingual hotline at (800) 585-6231 or Shelter line at (323) 843-0014.
RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT
Connecting with others who share similar experiences is essential for support
Online Support Groups (Project Return Peer Support Network – PRPSN)
AA Online Meetings and Online Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup Meetings
We Connect Recovery - Provides daily online recovery groups for those with substance use and mental illness
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
The impact of physical distancing and isolation can cause anyone to feel anxious or distressed. During this uncertain time, it is just as important to manage your stress and mental wellbeing as it is to take care of your physical health. Below are some tips to help manage emotional distress during this time:
Managing Anxiety and Stress (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)
Reducing Stigma During COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)
California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief During COVID-19 - Offers stress management information, specific “stress busting” strategies that can be used at home, and a self-care template for adults.
Psych Hub – a free resource hub to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic
How to Lower Toxic Stress – Para Disminuir el Nivel de Estrés Tóxico (Carpinteria Children’s Project)
Self-Care Tool for Adults (ACEs Aware)
Feeling Stressed or Anxious about the COVID-19 Pandemic? (PDF) (SAMHSA) - This flyer provides information and tips for coping during a pandemic as well as resources for additional assistance.
Are You Working to Help People Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic? (PDF) (SAMHSA) - This flyer highlights key Psychological First Aid concepts and resources disaster responders and outreach workers may use when assisting individuals affected by the pandemic. It also provides resources for further assistance.
Substance Use Amidst COVID-19: What Does Problematic Use Look Like? (Each Mind Matters)
Ways to Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis (NAMI California)
Feeling Good Staying Connected Activity Guide - Cómo Sentirse Bien y Mantenerse Conectado Guía de Actividades - Offers ways to stay engaged and connected with others while staying at home to save lives. This guide outlines a diverse range of activities to engage in learning, connect with friends, family, and community, and promote health and wellness (California Department of Aging)
Stay At Home. Save Lives. Check-In Campaign - Español (Spanish) - tiếng Đại Hàn (Vietnamese) A California campaign to check-in with the older and at-risk adults in our lives. Reach out in a safe way to make sure your older family members and neighbors have someone to talk to during these difficult times.
WELLNESS, MINDFULLNESS AND MEDITATION RESOURCES
Your Wellbeing on Your Terms – A list of free self-care applications available on your mobile device
UCLA Mindful App – A free easy-to-use app for practicing mindfulness meditations (UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center)
Headspace is providing Los Angelese County residents a free year of Headspace Plus. This application offers everyday mindfulness and meditation exersices for stress, anxiety, sleep, focus, fitness, and more. Headspace has also created a free selection of meditation, sleep, and other experiences designed to support you during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sanvello – Free app with exercises for managing stress, anxiety, and depression
iChill App – A free app to teach you self-help skills (Trauma Resource Institute)
Silvercloud - A database of evidence-based resources for everything from general wellness to support for severe mental illness. Access is free for a limited time (use code: kapua).
Free Mindfulness Resources to Find Calm and Nourish Resilience During the COVID Outbreak (Mindful.org)
Go Noodle - Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation activities designed for kids ages 3+
Free Online Dance Classes - Designed for kids in pre-k through 5th grade to learn a new dance each day.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC)
Coping After a Disaster – An activity book to help children talk about their feelings after a disaster and learn positive ways to express their emotions in uncertain times (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC)
Family Guide: Helping Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Crisis (NAMI California)
Guide for Parents and Families (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
Supporting Families during COVID-19 (Child Mind Institute)
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus: Managing Worry - Your Kids’ and Your Own (Child Mind Institute)
How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19 (tips, videos & resources) (PBS)
California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19 - Offers information on stress management for kids, specific “stress busting” strategies, and a self-care template for kids.
Self-Care Tool for Children and Families (ACEs Aware)
Finding the Right Words to Talk with Children and Teens about Coronavirus (Center of the Study for Traumatic Stress – CSTS)
EDUCATION AND DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES
Scholastic Home Learning – Daily projects to keep children reading, thinking and learning
LAUSD and PBS At Home Learning offer free educational daytime programming for K-12
Khan Academy – Free online courses and lessons
MIND Research Institute - Offers no-cost access to a free math instructional program for grades K-8
Free Kids Educational Resources - 200 free videos, lessons, books, websites and more
Story Online – Streaming of reading and illustration of children books
Mystery Science - Free lessons for students K-12
Brain Pop – Free interactive activities for all subjects
Math Games for pre-kindergarten to 8th grade
495 Free Online Ivy League Classes
ENTERTAINMENT
Virtual Field Trips and Animal Live-Streams
- National Park Tours
- San Diego Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, National Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, National Aquarium, and Discovery Education’s Tundra Connections
- Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
- Tour Mars
- Google Arts and Culture Visit over 2,500 museums and art galleries around the world
California Coronavirus Response
LA County Department of Public Health
Onward California – Resource hub for people of California impacted by job loss during COVID-19 pandemic
Moratorium on Evictions in Pomona, Claremont and La Verne
Los Angeles County Project Roomkey – A California initiative to house those who are currently homeless (or in crowded congregate living spaces) and are the most at-risk to Covid-19: anyone over 65 or who has an underlying health condition
Information for people who are laid off, sick or caring for family members (Employment Development Department - EDD)
Resources for Seniors and Other Vulnerable Angelinos during COVID-19 (LA Department of Aging)
Tips For Physical Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an Infectious Disease Outbreak (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA)
Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Trevor Project)
Guidance Documents for COVID-19 (California Department of Public Health)
Resources for Undocumented Californians (California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance)
Keeping your Distance to Stay Safe (American Psychological Association - APA)